Mangkiling Jungle Wildlife at Meratus Mountains
Mangkiling, in the Benawa district, is an area covered by jungle far in the hinterland. It is cool place, shaded by big trees, at the side of a fast-flowing river. Many people who travel through South Kalimantan Island pay a visit to this area although it is rather difficult to reach. A village near the spot is inhabited by several thousand people.From Barabai, visitors make the trip to Loksado via Hantakan, Tilahan, Kampung Baru and PapangkanOther tourist sites that can be reached from Barabai are Ugud village (one hour by foot from Barabai); Namang (three hours from Ugud); Batu Kembar (15 minutes from Namang); Kiyo (three hours from Batu Kembar); Datai Alai (three hours from Kiyo) and Kadayang (11 hours from Datar Alai).
Mangkiling Travel information
Tour Destination :Mangkiling, South Kalimantan, Indonesia Borneo Island
Main Interest & Tour Activities :
Jungle trek, and exploring the Flora and Fauna which can not be found anywhere else in the world, as only at Kalimantan.
Recommended visit time for Mangkiling is 2 till 4 days.
Culture :
Dayak, Banjar
Flora & Fauna :
Tropical Rainforest and Wild life
Tour Starting Point :
Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Transport Possibilities :
by public bus or chartered car from Banjarmasin to Mangkiling, or by public ferry or chartered motor canoe cruising up the Barito River
Tour Ending Point :
Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Travel Distance to entry point :
300 Km from Banjarmasin Airport, South Kalimantan
Tour Duration :
Short Get Through Visit 3 to 5 Days
Hotels & Accommodation :
Simple Hotels, homestays and Local Houses or Jungle Camp
Tour Grade :
Moderate till Challenging